Ever notice how you can power through a stressful week without turning to food — but the second you finally relax, you find yourself in the pantry "treating yourself"?

In this episode, Coach Steph and I unpack a Redditor's post that perfectly captures one of the sneakiest forms of emotional eating — the kind that hides behind happy moments, nostalgia, and self-care rituals.

We'll explore:

🍫 Why emotional eating isn't always about sadness (and how joy can trigger overeating, too) 💭 How to recognize when "rewarding yourself" with food is really a substitute for something deeper 🧠 How to honor food memories that connect you to loved ones — without using them as a reason to overeat 💖 Simple ways to make yourself feel special that actually move you closer to your goals, not further from them

If you've ever thought, "I just love food too much," or struggled to stop eating once you start, this conversation will help you see your habits through a completely different lens — one that doesn't rely on restriction, guilt, or willpower.

Press play to discover how to keep the comfort, connection, and pleasure of food… without letting it control you.

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